Dorothy S. Coye
- Robert D. Gray
- Jul 16
- 2 min read
7/15/25
Dorothy S. Coye, 100, of Skaneateles, NY died peacefully on July 15, 2025 She was born in Buffalo, NY to Arthur and Florence Sherwood on June 13, 1925.
As an ambitious young woman, she attended CCBI and then worked for the New York Telephone Company. Dorothy met Dana, the love of her life, at church at a young age and they were married on August 31, 1946. Later, Dorothy, alongside her husband, Dana, owned and operated The Skaneateles Bakery for nearly 30 years. This legendary meeting place in the village always provided people with their “favorite treats”.
Dorothy attended The Wilton Cake Decorating School in Chicago and made many people’s memorable events even more special with her innovative cake designs for especially weddings and graduations. Over her lifetime she was very active in Methodist women’s organizations in Jamesville Federated Church and Skaneateles United Methodist Church.
After retiring, “The Coye’s” enjoyed their winters in Naples, Florida, where they made many new friends. They spent time traveling throughout the world, gardening, bird watching, and living and boating, on Skaneateles Lake. Her memory was amazing, backed up by over 70 years writing about events, in her daily diary.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Connie (John) Bouck, son, James (Judy) Coye, grandchildren, Jenny Coye, Ryan (Samantha) Coye, and step grandchildren, Terri Clay, David (Eva) Bouck, Jennifer (Federico) Solmi. 9 great grandchildren with the newest addition, Shiloh. Nephews, David (Jean) Coye, Dale (Bev) Coye, and niece, Gwen Coye and Mary Ellen Coye. She was predeceased by her husband, Dana, brother in-law, Don, sister-in-law Joyce, and nephew, Gary Coye.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 19th at 2 pm at the Skaneateles United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Skaneateles United Methodist Church, 26 Jordan St., Skaneateles, NY 13152.
To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
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what was skaneateles withput the coye family bakery they fed us entertained us and employed your kids npt tp mention delicious baked goods the best and in a hurry they were accomidating lovely couple kind and generous we all miss them and their wonderful bakery
What a woman she was! Along with your Dad, they were such a wonderful couple and Boots and Roy loved them as much as we all did! Connie and Jim, condolences to you and your families. This is truly the end of an era…Love, Keenie
Aunt was a wonderful Aunt. I know Uncle Dana welcomed her home with open arms.
I can see Card Club pulling up another chair at a table for her.
Condolences to all the Coye families.